For Michael Cavey, a proud alumnus of UW–Madison, the path from a lecture hall on Bascom Hill to a prestigious diplomatic role in Tokyo wasn’t a straight line—it was a journey that took him to …
Alumni
UW–Madison Fulbright program alumni bring media literacy seminar to Central and Eastern European educators
Near the end of their six-week professional development program in Madison last fall, three members of the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (FTEA) program from the Czech Republic had an idea. They wanted to bring …
The Family Way
Justin Meng BS’15 came to UW–Madison from Guangdong, China, as a pre-business major with hopes of going into finance. But as he began exploring other fields — physics and statistics — he struggled to find the …
“International Career Conversations” Series Connects Students with Global Alumni
The International Studies (IS) Major at UW–Madison recently hosted its International Career Conversations series, connecting students directly with alumni in high-impact global careers. The events featured three distinguished IS alumni—Matthew Conway, Jessica Lyga, and Jacob …
Where Tech Meets Logistics: The Supply Chain Career of Pojen Suhendra
Pojen Suhendra ’02 made a life-changing decision when he left Indonesia to pursue a business degree at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. With limited information and a strong sense of intuition, he took a leap—an early …
International Career Conversations
On October 24, the International Division’s Board of Visitors, a group of alumni leaders with more than 150 combined years of professional experience, held a roundtable discussion with students to share stories and advice from …
Global storyteller: A journey in media communications from South Korea to the U.S.
From action and drama in films to the way that it brings the world together, Yeongbin “Ellen” Jeon has always had a passion for media communications. A communications arts major specializing in radio, television and …
Economic visionary Kang Seok-hoon reflects on his journey and leadership at KDB
Kang Seok-hoon (M.S. and PhD ’91) is one of the most influential figures in Korea’s economic landscape, currently serving as the chairman of the Korea Development Bank (KDB). After earning his bachelor’s degree in economics …
Leading South Korea’s innovation frontier
Tai Sik Lee’s (M.S. ’83, PhD ’90) career is a testament to the power of interdisciplinary expertise and leadership in science and engineering. A foundation in civil engineering from Seoul National University and advanced degrees …
Forecasting the future
In a world brimming with uncertainty, Dr. Karndee Leopairote stands at the forefront of futuristic thinking, offering a beacon of insight in an ever-evolving landscape. Leopairote’s forecasts are not guesswork; they are rooted in data, …